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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a draft update of the National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP) and is seeking public feedback. CISA encourages cybersecurity and incident response experts from the public and private sectors to review and comment on the draft by January 15, 2025. This update aims to improve coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as the private sector, to better handle significant cyber incidents. The draft is available for review online at CISA's website and the federal regulations portal.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is asking for public comments on a new information collection related to their Research, Development, and Technology (RD&T) Portfolio website. This request is part of the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. The agency seeks feedback on whether the proposed data collection is necessary, the accuracy of its estimated burden, improvements for data quality, and ways to minimize the burden through technology. Comments are due by March 3, 2021, and can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, fax, mail, or hand delivery.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a notice inviting comments on the renewal of an information collection regarding property management systems. The information collection aims to ensure accurate reporting of Government-owned property in the custody of NASA's award recipients and assess the effectiveness of their property management systems. The process will involve gathering data electronically from business and not-for-profit institutions, with the responses aiding in NASA's analysis and reporting. Comments are due by February 3, 2025, and NASA encourages feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for this information collection initiative.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA, is reopening the public comment period for feedback on their Work Plan, which is part of the efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The original comment deadline was January 15, 2021, but has been extended to allow more input until February 24, 2021. This effort is in line with the Maritime Security and Fisheries Enforcement Act, which aims to boost data sharing, improve global fisheries management, and address maritime security threats. NMFS encourages input from the seafood industry, NGOs, and other stakeholders regarding potential collaborations and strategic priorities within the Work Plan.

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced changes to the funding and payment limits for the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC). The application deadline is extended to January 10, 2025, and the amount of available funding is increased by $650 million, bringing the total to $2.65 billion. Additionally, the payment limit has been raised from $125,000 to $900,000 per person or legal entity, in response to feedback about the high costs of marketing specialty crops. These adjustments are meant to better support specialty crop producers in marketing their products effectively.

The Department of Commerce and NOAA are gathering feedback on their information collection related to 3D elevation data in the United States, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is part of the ongoing 3D Nation Elevation Data Requirements and Benefits Study, which aims to improve technology systems and data services by understanding the needs and uses of 3D data. The study invites comments from government, academic, nonprofit, and commercial entities to better shape future programs. Comments are open until March 30, 2021, and participants will provide input through surveys and possible interviews.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking for public feedback on a proposed information collection regarding the management review of multifamily housing projects. This proposal will be open for public comment for 60 days. The information collected is intended to help HUD and other stakeholders evaluate project management quality and address any issues to prevent defaults. HUD is seeking input on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collection process.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council has announced two public hearings about their trawl catch share program review. These hearings provide an opportunity for public feedback on the program's performance since the last review in 2017. The first hearing will be online on April 24, 2025, and the second will take place in Astoria, Oregon, on April 28, 2025. Those interested in attending can visit the Pacific Council's website for more details and should contact Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt if they require special accommodations.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced an extension for public comments on its proposed intellectual property policy, giving interested parties until February 21, 2025, to respond. These proposals aim to establish flexible intellectual property options for NSF-backed public-private partnerships, ensuring a balanced distribution of intellectual property rights between academic and industrial collaborators. The NSF's proposed options, including licenses for research and commercial use, are designed to foster innovation while adhering to existing federal laws like the Bayh-Dole Act. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on issues such as the potential impacts on innovation, balance and flexibility in rights distribution, and barriers to adoption.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information for a project led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The project aims to improve NCI's programs through research involving pre-testing strategies and gathering feedback from various stakeholders like cancer research advocates and healthcare professionals. This information will help the NCI refine their approaches and better match advocates to NCI initiatives. Public comments on this request are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.